01 · TEMPLE SPREAD
Temples can gradually spread with repeated use
Every time glasses are put on or removed, the temples open outward.
One-handed removal or repeatedly wearing glasses on top of the head can apply larger-than-normal forces to one or both sides.
Over time, frame width and temple direction can change and the frame can feel looser.
Changes from repeated handling often accumulate gradually rather than appearing in a single event. Comparing right and left temple angles and spread with the earlier fit can help distinguish general looseness from a one-sided deformation.
02 · NOSE PAD
Nose pads do not stay exactly the same
Silicone pads can harden, discolor and change surface condition.
Pad arms can also shift from repeated use and external force, changing nose contact and wearing height.
Pad problems involve position as well as material aging. Even if the pad itself has not hardened, a rotated pad arm can reduce contact area or alter right-left height, changing pressure and frame position on the same wearer.
03 · HINGE
Hinges and screws can develop play
Because hinges are opened and closed repeatedly, screws can loosen and the hinge itself can develop wear or play.
If one temple moves much more freely or wobbles, inspect the hinge.
Hinge play can destabilize the entire frame, not just make a temple feel loose. If play remains after appropriate screw tightening, or if wear or cracking is visible, determine whether the hinge or component needs repair before treating the issue as a fitting adjustment.
04 · ACETATE
Plastic frames are affected by heat and pressure
Acetate can change shape under high temperature and sustained pressure.
Leaving glasses in a hot car or near a strong heat source can increase the chance of deformation.
05 · USER CHANGE
The wearer and environment can change too
Weight change, hairstyle, wearing time, work and activity can change where the same frame contacts or presses.
Even when the frame itself has not changed dramatically, the wearer’s circumstances can make it feel different.
An older pair becoming uncomfortable does not always mean the frame is the cause. Prescription change, lens-surface damage and changes in daily tasks can also affect how the eyewear feels; if frame alignment is sound but visual discomfort persists, the lenses and vision should be checked separately.
SOLUTION GUIDE
Key points at a glance
Check the temples and hinges.
Check the nose pads or bridge.
Check front and temple alignment.
Check heat exposure and deformation.
GLANOS FITTING CHECK
GLANOS fitting check order
- Front
Check overall alignment and damage. - Nose pads / bridge
Check contact and wear. - Width
Check temple spread. - Temple bend
Recheck rear support.
CAUTION
Old glasses do not automatically need replacement
Refitting or replacing wear parts can restore comfort in many cases. But if the hinge, frame or lens retention is significantly damaged, repairability and safety should be assessed and replacement may be more appropriate.
GLANOS EYEWEAR
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